Karl Oetjen
Address: 17792 Lunnonhaus Dr. Apt. 10, Golden, CO 80401
Telephone: 845-705-5573/ KOetj001@gmail.com
Education
PhD. in Hydrology at Colorado School of Mines, June 2018 (Anticipated) GPA: 3.7
- Certificate in Project Management (Anticipated July 2016)
M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science at Syracuse University, L.C. Smith College of Engineering,
May 2014 GPA: 3.7
B.S. in Geology / B.S. in Environmental Science at Plattsburgh State University, May 2012
GPA: 3.5
Skills
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Analytical chemistry (LC-QToF, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, LC-MS, IC, ICP, etc.)
Surface/Ground water analysis (modeling, slug test, tracer studies, stream gauging etc.)
Molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA and RNA extraction/quantification, SAGE microarrays etc.)
Soil analysis (Atterburg limits, particle size separation, soil characteristics, optical mineral identification etc.)
GIS/Remote sensing/Surveying
Environmental Experience
Graduate Research Fellow, Colorado School of Mines, Golden CO, August 2015-2016
 Implemented non-target/target analysis on complex aqueous samples using LC-QToF and GC-MS/MS
 Quantified tradition and emerging contaminants using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS
 Screened HRMS data for isotope patterns, homologous series, etc. using R
Graduate Research Fellow, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, September 2012 – July 2015
 Analyzed groundwater samples for trace organics using GC/HPLC-MS
 Performed Semi-VOC and VOC extractions
 Responsible for method development, sampling plans and, QAQC
Project Monitor/Air Sample and Soil Technician, Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Highland, NY
May 2012- January 2013
 Guaranteed projects were finished on time and honored contractual agreements
 Hazardous materials management/Air Sampling
 Kept detailed legal documents and log books
Water Quality Field Technician/Lab Assistant, The Research Foundation of SUNY, Plattsburgh, NY
June 2011- May 2012
 Collected water samples/Performed stream gauging
 Measured trace ion/organic compound levels
 Composed rating curves and hydrographs/Ran statistical analyses
Geochronological Lab Assistant, The Research Foundation of SUNY, Plattsburgh, NY, June 2011-May 2012
 Performed Apatite separation/fission track dating
 Prepared professional mineral thin sections
 Maintained lab equipment (Thin section saws, Gemini separator, Frantz Magnetic separator , Crushers/Pulverizers)
Field Assistant, University of California Long Beach Research Project, Altona, NY August – October 2011
 Monitored distributed temperature sensing equipment
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Colorado School of Mines, Golden CO, August 2015-December 2015
 Instructed mechanical engineering laboratory
 Demonstrated the key fundamentals of fluids and structure mechanics
 Accountable for maintaining laboratory equipment
Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, August 2013 – May 2014
 Instructed environmental engineering recitation
 Assisted students with understanding important environmental concepts
 Responsible for the grading of exams and assignments
Publications
Oetjen K, Mota Y, Montesdeoca M, Gandy J, Thomas L. “Evaluation of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Carbons in
Groundwater Wells Near Gas Shale Fracturing Sites in the Fayetteville and Marcellus Shale” (in review)
Oetjen K, Thomas L. “Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compound Trends in Flowback Waters from the Marcellus
Shale” (in review)
Oetjen K, Kranitz R, Zimmermann T, Fuller R, Franzi D. “Spatial and Temporal Variability of Anion Concentrations and
Suspended Solids in the Little Chazy River, Northeastern New York.” GSA Today Northeastern Section. Paper No:
48-7. March 20, 2012
Presentations
 Gas and Fuels Research Initiative Shale Gas Monetization – Little Rock, AR April, 2015
- “Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compound Trends in Flowback Waters from the Marcellus
Shale”
 Gas and Fuels Research Initiative Shale Gas Monetization – Houston, TX March, 2014
- “Evaluation of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Associated with the Gas Shale Fracturing
Process in the Fayetteville and Marcellus Shale”
 Syracuse Center of Excellence Annual Research Competition – Syracuse, NY October, 2013
- “Evaluation of Hydrocarbons in Groundwater Wells Near Gas Shale Fracturing Sites in North-Central,
Arkansas”
 North-Central Geological Society of America Conference – Hartford, CT March, 2012
- “Spatial and Temporal Variability of Anion Concentrations and Suspended Solids in the Little Chazy River,
Northeastern New York”
Committees
ASTM committee D19.09 on Water – Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
- The goal of the committee is develop standards used for assessing water quality of flowback water for the reuse and reinjection of hydraulic fracturing fluids
Awards
 ConocoPhillips WE2ST Fellowship (Colorado School of Mines, 2015)
 Water Initiative Fellowship (Syracuse University, 2014)
 NSF Travel Grant (Syracuse University, 2014)
 Third Place Syracuse Center of Excellence Annual Research Competition Masters level
(Syracuse University, 2013)
 Outstanding Graduating Student in Geology (SUNY Plattsburgh, 2012)
 Cum Laude (SUNY Plattsburgh, 2012)
Professional Outreach (Most Recent)
 Mentored Middle School Student – Assisted in designing a science fair project for the state science fair
 Shelton 6th grade Geology Field Trip (2016) – Took students on a walking geology tour of Golden, CO
 Shelton 6th grade Geology Laboratory (2016) – Familiarized students with geologic concepts
 Shelton Elementary Math and Science Night (2015) – Presented “fun” chemistry to elementary students
 Science and Technology Entry High school Outreach Program (2014) – Introduced high school students to STEM
 Donofrio’s Scholars Program (2013-14) – Mentored undergraduate students in the laboratory
Computer Skills - ArcGIS 10.1, Chromeleon, ChromStation, SigmaPlot 12.5, SPSS, MATLAB, TotalChrom, MODFLOW,
AQUFLOW, HEC-RAS, R, SWIMM, Analyst, Multiquant, Masterview, Peakview
Certifications- Asbestos Project Monitor, Air Sampling Technician, Portable Nuclear Gauge, HAZMAT, OSHA 10
Memberships- ASTM Inter., Geological Society of America, Shale Network, Environmental Systems Research Institute
Community Outreach - Community Options Charity 5k (2015), Team RWB Eagle Ride (2014), Spartan Kids Race (2014)